I’ve been digging into the Robert E Smith Library for a while now, and honestly, their collection is a mixed bag. They do have a ton of classic novels and academic texts, but original novels? Not so much. It’s more of a repository for existing works rather than a publishing house. I remember stumbling across their catalog last year, hoping to find some hidden gems, but it was mostly reprints or digitized versions of older books.
That said, they do host some local author events and collaborations, which occasionally feature original works. But these are usually self-published or small press releases, not directly published by the library itself. If you’re looking for fresh, original fiction, you might have better luck with indie publishers or online platforms like Amazon KDP. The library’s strength lies in its archival stuff, not new creations.